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… Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Actionset Overview Cystic fibrosis … Talk to your doctor or your respiratory therapist before starting PD & P. He or she can show you how the treatment is …
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… three conditions must be met to make sure that it works: Your baby must be 6 months of age or younger. After your … that the baby receives only breast milk. You can't use formula or other supplements. And you have to breastfeed for … if you do not want to get pregnant. You can get pregnant before your first period. That's because you ovulate before …
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… shoes. Here’s a checklist of things to think about when you’re deciding which equipment to buy. Have a goal in mind … take up much room, so they’re a good choice if you’re just starting out, travelling frequently or living in a small space. Before you buy a home gym machine, keep in mind that as your …
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… Overview How often do newborns have bowel movements? You may be surprised at the number of diapers your newborn … of breastfed babies tend to be more yellow than those of formula-fed babies. They may also be seedy-looking. It's … stool can range from soft to loose or even runny. When you start to give your baby solid foods, the stools will become …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young … succeed in breaking the thumb-sucking habit. How do you start? Motivate your child by talking to him or her about … most difficult habit to break. It may take up to 3 months before your child is able to fall asleep without …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you … been tested and determined to be safe. Never give your baby formula or food mixed with well water that has not been … water comes from a creek, river, or lake, boil and cool before giving it to your baby. Boiling kills bacteria but …
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… Travel Health On this page: Overview Health Tools Before You Go Precautions Along the Way What to Do if You Get Ill … effort than is required at home. Boost your fitness by starting an exercise program, such as fitness walking, in …
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… Constipation, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … is likely to occur when a baby switches from breast milk to formula. This is even more likely if the change happens … constipation include: Changes in diet, such as when a child starts to eat more adult foods. Not drinking enough fluids. …
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… Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … " bottle mouth "—tooth decay caused by the sugar in milk, formula, or juice. Babies aren't born with decay-causing … on how severe it is. If tooth decay is caught early, before a cavity forms, you may be able to stop it by …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … needs more than just human milk (breast milk) or infant formula to meet their growing nutrient needs. As you … For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely …
